FAMU students do not need the Kanye West workout plan to get a body that makes others jealous. Located in the Student Union Building, the Rattler Fitness Center patiently waits to get students in shape. The center, although small, has a great influence among students. When students enter through the […]

The “5 Days 4 Hours 3 HBCU’s” fundraising blitz to support HBCU’s affected by hurricane Katrina will be held Oct. 11-14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Money collected will be donated to the Tom Joyner Relief Fund. For more information contact Kristin Taylor at Taykris@ameritech.net The FAMU Essential Theatre […]

Research from the Selig Center for Economic Growth indicates that the nation’s black buying power will surge from $688 billion in 2002 to $921 billion in 2008. This means that almost nine cents of every dollar spent will be from a black consumer.  “Young African-Americans are splurging their money on […]

In an effort to inform the community about the North Florida Power Project, Pastor Calvin McFadden, the Rev. John Green and Mayor Pro-Tem Andrew Gillum hosted an informational meeting Monday at Pineview Elementary School. During the meeting Gillum said: “The coal plant will be built whether Leon County participates or […]

Pedophilia is a major problem in America. “Pedo,” is derived from a Greek prefix meaning child and “phile,” is a Latin term meaning having a strong love or preference. Each year children of all ages are being sexually violated.  In Leon County, there are 313 sexual predators and offenders registered […]

More turmoil exists in the chaotic city of New Orleans. According to Mayor Ray Nagin, he is forced to lay off more than 3,000 city workers because there is a payroll shortage. It is unfortunate that the victims of hurricane Katrina continue to encounter economic hardships. The job cuts will […]

Two years down and two more to go. I sit back sometimes and wonder if I am truly prepared for my life after graduation. Although I am a junior, I have taken the majority of the classes I need to graduate, but I am not sure if I am truly […]

Algeria has been embroiled in a 13-year civil war, one responsible for the deaths of more than 150,000 people, while many of us west of the Atlantic Ocean have been oblivious to it. Algerian president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has packaged and labeled it “Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation.” And by […]

Doctors and athletes have never had a firm relationship. Just think of the countless times you’ve heard an athlete explain how a doctor told him he’d never walk again, only to have a great comeback season. Doctors contrast sports agents. Agents try to get deals, and doctors seem to write […]

The FAMU Essential Theatre presents “Buried Child” by Sam Shepard at 8 p.m. from Oct. 12-14th and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 15-16th in Charles Winter Wood Theatre. For more information contact the Essential Theatre Box Office at 561-2425. If you are a concerned student who has constructive ideas of […]